Barista - Costa

OneRetail; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A major food service company is seeking a part-time Barista in King's Lynn to create beautifully crafted drinks. The role involves providing first-class service, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with health standards. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills, experience with brewing equipment, and the ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service is essential.
• Ability to build relationships with customers is necessary.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality beverages and food.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar area.
• Process customer payments efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with food handling and hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Experience with brewing equipment

Job description

Overview

We\'re currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for a major High Street brand on a part time basis, contracted to 20 hours per week. As a Barista, you will use your skills to deliver first-class service and perfectly crafted coffees to our customers. You\'ll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Responsibilities

• Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers
• Keeping the bar area clean
• Receiving and processing payments (cash and credit cards)
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Maintaining stock of clean mugs and plates
• Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation and presentation techniques
• Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
• Representing Costa and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Barista will

• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Have previous experience in customer service
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have Hands-on experience with brewing equipment
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Company and opportunities

As part of Compass you\'ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK\'s biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1609/87423001/52691746/BU #One Retail

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!